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World History Study Guide from 1648 (view source)
Revision as of 18:45, November 9, 2011
, 18:45, November 9, 2011→Regular/non-honors study terms
|[[Age of Exploration]]
|[[Age of Exploration]]
|A time period where nation-states in Europe (mainly England France Portugal and Spain) embarked on expeditions to far lands. The American continents were found during this period.
|A time period where nation-states in Europe (mainly England France Portugal and Spain) embarked on expeditions to far lands. The American continents were found during this period.
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|[[Age of Revolution]]
|A general time period when revolutions spanned across the world, trying to overthrow monarchies and establish constitutional forms of government.
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|[[American Revolution]]
|Began in 1776 with the signing of the declaration of independence, and was led by colonists.
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|[[Bastille Day]]
|[[Bastille Day]]
|[[Caravel]]
|[[Caravel]]
| A miniature, highly maneuverable, light weight ship developed by the Portuguese. Often used to carry cargo.
| A miniature, highly maneuverable, light weight ship developed by the Portuguese. Often used to carry cargo.
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|[[Beethoven, Ludwig Van]]
| Lived from 1770-1827: Beethoven was a German composer who revolutionized instrumental music, and brought it to new levels that people never thought were possible. Beethoven became completely deaf at the age of 40---before he composed his greatest works.
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|[[Charles Dickens]]
|[[Charles Dickens]]
|[[Glorious Revolution]]
|[[Glorious Revolution]]
|Revolution that took place in England in the year 1688. Replaced King James II of England with a Anglican King and Queen, William and Mary.
|Revolution that took place in England in the year 1688. Replaced King James II of England with a Anglican King and Queen, William and Mary.
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|[[Great Britain]]
|The large island that contains England, Scotland, and Wales
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|[[Isaac Newton]]
|[[Isaac Newton]]
|George Washington
|George Washington
|George Washington (1732-1799) was the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and commander in chief of the Continental Army. He was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775-1797, leading the American victory over Britain in the American Revolution and was the unanimous choice to serve as president. He voluntarily stepped down from office in 1796.
|George Washington (1732-1799) was the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and commander in chief of the Continental Army. He was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775-1797, leading the American victory over Britain in the American Revolution and was the unanimous choice to serve as president. He voluntarily stepped down from office in 1796.
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|[[United Kingdom]]
|Refers to the combination of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland
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